pet adoption

Now that you’re home more than ever, it’s a great time to consider pet adoption! Malou Nubla talks to a certified professional dog trainer about what you need to do before you become a pet owner.

About 11 percent of cats end up back in shelters because of allergies, according to the ASPCA. With 3.4 million cats in shelters across the country each year, that’s about 374,000 felines surrendered because of allergies. And that number doesn’t include cats dumped out on the street each day. There may be a lot of confusion, and misinformation, about what...

While there are many reasons why it might not work out with your shelter pet, shelters are always happy to take them back. And problems that seem insurmountable at first can be cleared up with a couple of tips from a shelter worker. “No doubt they’ve heard it before,” one animal behaviorist says.

For centuries, humans have taken animal companions into their homes. But the utility of the animals goes beyond simple companionship. The evidence is increasingly clear that having a pet can lead to a longer, healthier life. Here are some of the ways a pet can help your health.

Senior pets are adopted at lower rates than younger animals — but for many adopters, a senior pet may fit their lifestyle better.

You’re certainly not alone if you think that two pets are better than one, but bringing home a new pet doesn’t always go smoothly when there’s another animal already in the house. Introducing your new pet to resident pets that have already been in your life can be a tricky process, one that’s going to require some patience, according to...

Sharing a home with a four-legged friend can be one of life’s greatest joys. But while pet ownership is rewarding, it’s also a big decision. Dogs require lots of time, money and responsibility — 10 to 15 years’ worth, in many cases. Dr. Pia Salk, author and spokeswoman for the non-profit pet adoption website AdoptaPet.com, warns against taking home a...

Among the few silver linings of the COVID-19 crisis is the spike in pet adoptions being reported by animal rescue groups across the Bay Area.

Among the few silver linings of the COVID-19 crisis is the spike in pet adoptions being reported by animal rescue groups across the Bay Area. NBC Bay Area investigative reporter Candice Nguyen reports.

In celebration of the 49ers’ advance to the NFC Championship, the San Francisco SPCA is offering free adoption for all adult animals on game day, Sunday.

In honor of “Clear the Shelters” coming up on Aug. 17, we asked our NBC Chicago Facebook audience, “Why did you decide to adopt your pet?” Their responses were filled with stories of love, companionship and lifelong friendship. Read them below.

Patti Glover had a dream about adopting Honey. On Clear the Shelters, Glover returned to the Burbank Animal Shelter and took her home.

In anticipation of “Clear the Shelters” on August 15, Natalie Morales talks about Zara, the adopted shelter dog who has brought so much joy to the “Today” co-host’s family.

Hannah the tutu-wearing pit bull, George the pot-bellied pig and a kitten named Chase were among the nearly 20,000 animals who got new homes last Saturday as part of the Clear the Shelters adoption drive. Stories from the day will be front and center this Saturday, when “Today” co-host Natalie Morales hosts a 30-minute post-adoption drive special that will recap...

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is offering special adoption prices for kittens and cats through the end of the month, according to shelter officials.

NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 have teamed up with more than 45 animal shelters in the Bay Area, and kicked off the second annual Clear the Shelters event.

An East Bay woman says she adopted a dog, only to have an animal rescue group take the poodle back – by force.

An East Bay woman says she adopted a dog, only to have an animal rescue group take the poodle back – by force. Jodi Hernandez reports.

More than 46,000 pets found forever homes thanks to our Clear the Shelters event. Here’s a look at highlights from the Berkeley Adoption Row held Saturday.